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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 995.17 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 995.17 and 252.76 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 995.17 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/995.17 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 995.17 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 251,539.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,539.17/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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